Thanksgiving Shines with Honey | National Honey Board

It’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving is only a few days away; can you believe it? We love this time of year because of what it represents – love, family, being thankful and counting our blessings, and, of course, joining together around a table full of delicious food.

The holidays are such a special time of year, and honey can really make your favorite holiday dishes shine. Not only is honey a delicious, all-natural sweetener, but it also serves a multitude of other functions in the kitchen. Want to try out a new cocktail recipe? Honey brings the perfect balance to complex flavors. Is baking your way to celebrate the holidays? Honey extends the shelf life of your favorite breads, cookies, and cakes. And what’s the key to a juicy Thanksgiving turkey? You guessed it – it’s honey!

From family breakfast to your Thanksgiving dinner, there isn’t a dish that honey can’t elevate and we’ve compiled our list of favorites that are sure to be a hit at your holiday gathering.

Whether you prefer a sweet or savory breakfast, there’s no denying that the first meal really sets the tone for the rest of the day. For the sweet tooth, we have our Cinnamon Honey Glazed Sticky Buns, and for the savory lover in your life, our Honey Baked Bacon Benedict. Whichever way you choose, you really can’t lose!

As family and friends trickle in, it’s great to have an appetizer or two on hand to entertain guests as you finish your preparations. Lay out a tray of Honey Cups with Brie, Walnuts, and Cranberries or our Northwest Bruschetta, and will always be known as the hostess with the most-ess.

While the turkey (or ham) may be the star of your feast, we all know that the supporting cast is just as important, and on Thanksgiving that is no different. This year we’re serving up delicious Candied Yams that are so delicious you would never believe that are so easy to make. Don’t forget about the stuffing! Our Honey Cornbread Stuffing is sure to be a hit with even the pickiest eater. And what’s a Thanksgiving turkey without cranberry sauce? If you haven’t made your own cranberry sauce before, make this the year you do with our simple and delicious Chunky Apple Cranberry Sauce.

Not making a large bird this year? A small, quiet holiday can be just the ticket too. Our Herbed Turkey Breast easily feeds six and is full of delicious flavor.

At this point, you may need something to wash down all this delectable food. Well, our Glazed Pear Martini and non-alcoholic Honey Pot Cider are just a couple of many tasty fall favorites that are just what your holiday meal is calling for.

And to wrap the whole thing up we’re taking a fun twist on the classic apple pie with our Honey Apple Turnovers. And the best part? They are great for single servings! But let’s not forget about the traditional Thanksgiving dessert – pumpkin pie. You and your guests will be buzzing when you slice into our Honey Cream Pumpkin Pie!

However you cook it up, we hope you have a very sweet Thanksgiving!